ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHENOMENON
Via Late Latin from Greek phainomenon, from phainesthai to appear, from phainein to show.
10 QUOTES WITH «PHENOMENON»
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phenomenon.
Culture relates to objects and is a phenomenon of the world; entertainment relates to people and is a phenomenon of life.
Analyses of the movie marketplace points to an interesting phenomenon: High-profile movies are continuing to do well year-to-year in the U.S. and overseas - this past summer, for example, the top 10 movies registered at the same level as in '04.
It's a fairly common phenomenon of London life - people having fully developed critiques of books they haven't read and films they haven't seen. I'd probably include myself in that.
My greatest joy comes from creativity: from feeling that I have been able to identify a certain aspect of human nature and crystallise a phenomenon in words.
We act as if that being of a man or that being of a woman is actually an internal reality or something that is simply true about us, a fact about us, but actually it's a phenomenon that is being produced all the time and reproduced all the time, so to say gender is performative is to say that nobody really is a gender from the start.
In 1952, Muddy cut the song 'Rollin' Stone.' It was a nationwide success, and the song echoes down through rock n' roll history. Bob Dylan cut a tribute by the same name, an English band decided to call themselves the Rolling Stones, and the magazine that first embraced music as a serious cultural phenomenon was itself called 'Rolling Stone.'
Taken as a whole, Europe's share of world output is projected to fall by almost a third in the next two decades. This is the competitiveness challenge - and much of our weakness in meeting it is self-inflicted. Complex rules restricting our labour markets are not some naturally occurring phenomenon.
Five or ten years ago, when it was clear the Internet was becoming a mainstream phenomenon, it was equally clear that a lot of people were being left out and could be left behind.
Because all of biology is connected, one can often make a breakthrough with an organism that exaggerates a particular phenomenon, and later explore the generality.
I think that's the phenomenon of our time is that a lot of women keep themselves in good shape but that there's not a lot of accommodation or people out there to connect with and the technology.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHENOMENON»
Discover the use of
phenomenon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
phenomenon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In this timeless book, which contains the quintessence of his thought, Teilhard argues that just as living organisms sprung from inorganic matter and evolved into ever more complex thinking beings, humans are evolving toward an "omega point ...
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, 2008
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The
Phenomenon of Life: Toward a Philosophical Biology
This work sets forth a systematic philosophy of biological facts, laid out in support of his claim that mind is prefigured throughout organic existence.
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The Bureaucratic
Phenomenon
The reissuing of this book is more timely now than ever. It provides a wealth of information for sociologists, economists, and political theorists.
The cultural and economic power wielded by Winfrey merits critical evaluation. The contributors to The Oprah Phenomenon examine the origins of her public image and its substantial influence on politics, entertainment, and popular opinion.
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The James Bond
Phenomenon: A Critical Reader
Sean Connery's tuxedo, Ursula Andress' bikini, Oddjob's bowler hat, and Q's gadgets are just a few defining features of the 007 world examined in this text.
Marion begins his profound and personal book with a critique of Descartes’ equation of the ego’s ability to doubt with the certainty that one exists—“I think, therefore I am”—arguing that this is worse than vain.
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Harry Potter: The Story of a Global Business
Phenomenon
Why is Harry Potter so successful? In this fascinating book every aspect of the brand phenomenon is analysed. This is the story of the most incredible brand success there has ever been.
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Voice and
Phenomenon: Introduction to the Problem of the ...
Published in 1967, when Derrida is 37 years old, Voice and Phenomenon appears at the same moment as Of Grammatology and Writing and Difference.
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The Cafe Racer
Phenomenon
Featuring a huge, global Café Racer directory alongside a unique mix of personal memories, previously unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any 'ton-up' rider.
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Video Games: A Popular Culture
Phenomenon
But there are important differences, as Arthur Asa Berger makes clear in this important new work.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHENOMENON»
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phenomenon is used in the context of the following news items.
Epigenetics: Quackery Or Phenomenon?
Are you really what your mother ate, drank or got stressed about? The simple answer is “no”, but not in the way you think. We are products of ... «Science 2.0, Jul 15»
Harmful Drinking A Phenomenon Of The Middle Class
Harmful alchohol drinking seems to have become a middle class phenomenon, a new study from the charity organization AGE UK shows. «ReliaWire, Jul 15»
Whale washes up on Massachusetts shore: Rare phenomenon
A rarely-seen one-ton female whale washed up on the shores at Jones Beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The 17-foot long whale weighing ... «The Market Business, Jul 15»
Scary part of 'Trump phenomenon' is what citizens are willing to …
That is the truly worrying thing about the Trump phenomenon. * * *. "Let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of Kings.". «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Mad as hell Americans drive Trump phenomenon
It isn't hard to figure out what's driving the so-called Donald Trump phenomenon that just prompted one-quarter of America's likely Republican ... «Bucks County Courier Times, Jul 15»
Harmful drinking a 'middle-class phenomenon'
Harmful drinking is a 'middle-class phenomenon' with older, successful people at most risk, AGE UK has warned. Although affluent middle ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
Kent Bush: Trump phenomenon is nothing new in political silly season
After professional golfers wrap up their competitive season each year, the best and most popular among their ranks get to participate in what ... «Wicked Local Yarmouth, Jul 15»
Love locks phenomenon catching on in the Old Port
Thousands of "love locks" have been attached to this bridge since 2008, and the phenomenon has recently come to Montreal. PATRICK ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
"All Work All Play" Doc Tracks The Exploding eSports Phenomenon
Filmmakers Patrick Creadon and Christine O'Malley want their eSports documentary, All Work All Play, to explain the emotional pull of gaming ... «Co.Create, Jul 15»
Influenza emerging as yr-round phenomenon
Nagpur: There is a need to lay down national guidelines for tackling influenza, at public health level by the central government as well as at the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
